Einhell Power X-Change 18V Cordless Strimmer - 24cm Cutting Width, Cordless Grass Trimmer and Lawn Edger, Includes 20 x Blades - GE-CT 18 Li Solo Lawn Trimmer (Battery Not Included)

I now own several Einhell power-x tools, all paid for by myself, no freebies or encouragement at all.I already have two 4aH batteries and chargers after buying the Einhell lawnmower, so paying under 50 quid for this was a bargain.Where to start... having used a big heavy petrol strimmer for years, this is a revelation. It's just so handy to load a battery, click a button and get going. The machine is powerful enough to deal with thick, overgrown grass and weeds. I've even gone through some smaller brambles with this. The click-on plastic blades are superb, cutting through the thickest weed growth in my garden easily.The machine has more than enough versatility with how the handle is attached. The mid handle can be rotated, lifted, turned, twisted and then fixed in place. There's a twist lock extension pole that means you can extend it while loosened to get the best length for you, then lock it place. I'm 6'2" tall and found it easy to get a comfortable arrangement to suit me.The head of the machine can also be twisted and adjusted, so you can configure it for normal strimming or twist it for edging flower beds etc.I was a little unsure about the plastic blades and how they'd cope with the overgrown bits of our large garden, but honestly they're superb. I do extend the metal loop 'flower guard', which gives some protection from the blades contacting stones and walls, but overall I'm really impressed with how well they cut through the weeds and grass that I've thrown them into. I'm used to having the usual strimming 'wire' on a spool so using clip on blades seemed a bit strange, but they are very good indeed. They attach and detach easily so they're easy to replace when necessary. No more spending 15 minutes having to un spool meters of cable because it's got stuck in the drum.I use the Einhell 4aH batteries with the strimmer. Probably massive overkill for what I need and for the average gardener, but I got them with the 36v lawnmower which is also superb. Even with these big batteries the machine is still well balanced and not too heavy for extended use.All in all a fantastic buy. I also own this strimmers big brother for the huge bramble clear out jobs, the Einhell Agillo 36v Scythe. Another absolutely superb machine, but definitely overkill for smaller strimming jobs when you just want to click on a battery and instantly get going. I've still got a petrol strimmer, but I can honestly say that I can't imagine ever reaching for it again. It's so convenient and easy to charge a battery and just get on with it.Really impressed with Einhell so far. I now have my eye on the chainsaw and the pole saw for the taller shrubs.Highly recommended.

Bought this strimmer as an alternative to my mains powered strimmer. As expected, this cordless strimmer is lighter and much more convenient to use. The build quality is somewhat more delicate, and it is less powerful, but it meets my requirements. It can strim with the head horizontal or vertical, and has adjustment of the secondary handle and the overall length. I use it for light duties, regular strimming the edge of the lawns. It is by no means a heavy duty brush cutter. I have managed to trim my lawn edges (and overhanging soft plants) four times with a 2.0AHr battery; which is very acceptable. The convenience of a cordless strimmer in a large garden, means that it is likely to be used more regularly than a heavy, cumbersome, often overpowered corded strimmer. With careful use, I am still using the first cutting blade, so the pack of 20 that came with the strimmer should last a number of seasons. A spare battery is adviseable.

I bought this to replace my corded strimmer and also because I have an Einhell lawn mower, so I already had a battery. Love the fact that Einhell products all use the same batteries, of which I now have three, and this strimmer is great. First I love the fact that it doesn’t use threaded strimmer wire which seems to run out incredibly quickly, instead it uses hard plastic strimmer blades. These seem to last much longer than the usual and are a little more robust for thicker foliage and edging against concrete. The rotating head makes edging and cropping really easy. Love it and will most likely get more Einhell products as I also love our lawn mower. One small gripe is that the metal guard doesn’t stay back, but I can live with that and it doesn’t affect my score.

My old Bosch corded strimmer needed replacement so purchased this Einhell GE-CT 18 Li Solo barebone cordless strimmer because I already had two 18V 2.0Ah X-change batteries and charger from an Einhell cordless drill/driver. I must say it has exceeded my expectations in every way.It was quick and easy to finally assemble with the blade guard and ergonomically adjust balance and comfort to suit my height using the adjustable telescopic pole and auxiliary handle. On first use with a single battery charge, I was able to trim my entire lawn, including the edges, without experiencing any noticeable drop in power.Overall I've found this Einhell strimmer to be top-notch quality, value for money and happy to recommend this tool to any amateur or professional gardener.

Very efficient, Eco friendly, has a guard rail in the front to prevent accidental cutting of plants around the garden edges ... brilliant and I find it very easy to use too.

Pretty good. Went through 4 blades in less than 30 mins during first use. Very effective though. Probably just takes some getting used to. Used on a big garden around trees/fences/wall. Sorted out everything in about 30 mins. Lost a star as I didn’t expect to go through so many blades so quickly. Plenty left spare but will likely need to order some additional pretty soon